Child Abuse? Babysitter Caught On Video Dumping Gallons of Water On Infant

A babysitter who dumped gallons of water on a 7-month-old baby at a water park is under investigation for abuse. This video from WISH-TV shows the controversial incident.

From WISH-TV:

An Indianapolis woman said she has fired her babysitter after seeing a cell phone video showing gallons of water being dumped on her seven-month-old baby .

The Greenwood Police Department and the Department of Child Services are investigating the incident. It happened Wednesday at the splash pad on Lincoln Street in Greenwood.

Brittany Dixson said she was absolutely mortified after seeing that video for the first time. She said she doesn't think she can trust anyone with her baby ever again.

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